This is my first Link/Malon Fanfic. Please R/R!

Disclaimer: I do not own Zelda or anything to do with Zelda except a few games and this story.

Chapter Two: The Arrival

When Malon got there, Link was there. Wearing his red tunic and golden gauntlets, she lost her breath.

"Hey Malon."
"Hi"

He walk towards her and led her to the field.

"So what's new around here?" he asked.
"Noth...nothing" she choked trying to hold back tears.

Link looked at her. She looked back at him.

"Malon, what's wrong?"
"Nothing" she lied as she held her wrist.
"Why do you have that red mark on your face?"
" Oh, I, uh, ran into the door last night?"
"Malon, tell me, what happened?"
" Link, I can't."
" Why?"
" I just can't."

She ran away crying. She wished she could tell him. But Malon knew she couldn't. She went to her room. Why did he have to be so caring?

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Link wondered what had happened while he was away. He hated seeing Malon like this. Her beautiful shining eyes clouded with despair. If only he could hold her in his arms...

"Hey Link" said Talon as he walked up to him.
"What?"
"Would you mind watching the ranch and Malon for the next couple of weeks? Ingo and I have to travel to Termina for the winter festival. We leave after dinner."
"No problem."
"Great thanks"